Tom .

Fabulous - one of my favorite night sippers. I prefer different proportions, but it's up to the 'discerning drinker'. My version:
3/4oz bourbon, 3/4oz cognac/brandy, 1/2oz benedictine,3/4oz vermouth,1 dash of angostura, 2dashes of peychaud. Plus maraschino cherry!

Couldn't agree more !!

Simply fantastic. But I didn't get such a lovely brown color - mine is more transparent (rather martini-alike). Maybe this is because of vermouth (I used Dolin)..

What does 'wrong' mean ? Every cocktail has been invented by some person, it's a subject of personal taste. The world would be horribly boring with such a thinking. If someone prefers a twist of sazerac with ketchup, then hey why not ?